Handford Hall Primary School vs St Mark's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handford Hall Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Handford Hall Primary School Ipswich, East of England | St Mark's Catholic Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #863 of 1,872 | #731 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7099 of 15,697 | #6080 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 360 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.handfordhall.omat.org.uk | www.stmarkscatholicprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 54.0).
- •Handford Hall Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 202.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Handford Hall Primary School better than St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 54.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Handford Hall Primary School and St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Handford Hall Primary School: 360. St Mark's Catholic Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handford Hall Primary School and St Mark's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Handford Hall Primary School is 863rd of 1,872 and St Mark's Catholic Primary School is 731st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).